When my little one started growing up, it was time to ditch the diapers and switch to training pants. I've got to give a shout-out to Huggies Elite Soft diapers - they were a total favorite of mine, but these training pants were a major letdown. I'll get into the details in this review.

► Line: Elite Soft

► Brand: Huggies

► Size on photo: 3 (for 6 - 11 kg)

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Appearance

The packaging's got the familiar Elite Soft logo.

I've got a nifty handle for carrying stuff around.

There are perforated marks for easy peasy packaging opening.

The training pants themselves are super soft and comfy, feeling like a cozy hug.

Just like diapers, the training pants have a yellow indicator that turns blue when they get wet.

Diapers Double, Triple, and Training Pants - TripleI've also got a ribbon for compact disposal with a blue tab.
You can just tear the used training pants along the sides instead of removing them.

Hands-on experience

I'm reviewing the size 3 diapers, which are supposed to fit babies weighing 6-11 kg. My little one's at 7.5 kg, and as you can see from the pics, the diaper's already pretty snug and even a bit tight in the legs. There's still some room on the tummy, but not much.

I have no idea how they'd fit an 11 kg baby, when they're already so tight on my little one. As I've mentioned before, Huggies Elite Soft diapers are one of my favorites. But these ones have been a total letdown!

1. They leave marks on my little one's legs almost every time, and sometimes they even chafe.

Marks from the elastic 2. Not all of them, but about one in five, I find this weird, pressing strip at the back, slightly to the right (from my perspective, and to the left of my little one). I have no idea what it's supposed to be.

3. They run way too small - the size chart is completely off.

4. Occasionally, the diaper leaks. I'm not super upset about it, since my little one can get a bit wriggly and it's not uncommon for the diaper to leak after a particularly energetic session.

5. And the worst part? They don't contain my little one's poop! Almost every time, we end up with a mess on our hands (and clothes).

(I'm not sharing the not-so-pretty photo).

At first, I thought my little one was just wriggling out of the diaper, but upon closer inspection, I realized that the poop is actually seeping through the fabric of the diaper itself!

I mean, come on, Huggies Elite Soft diapers are a total fail! It's a shame, really, for a brand like Huggies.

I don't know if I just got a bad batch or what, but I'm seriously disappointed. I'm speechless!

There are way better and cheaper options out there, so I wouldn't recommend Huggies Elite Soft diapers at all.

The Verdict

The Good Stuff

✔️ these things are ridiculously soft

The Not-So-Good Stuff

❌ they leak and can't handle a full load

❌ they don't always absorb well

❌ the tight tabs leave a nasty residue

❌ sometimes there's a stiff strip at the back

❌ they run small